Description
The POLYGON message is used to print closed polygons with the current line style and fill style. The line and fill styles are set with the LINESTYLE and FILLSTYLE messages. The Points parameter sets the points in the polygon. The format of the points is X:@VM:Y with @FM between points. The polygon will be printed on every page if the Repeat parameter is set.
Parameters
| Parameter | Description of Fields | Comments | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parm1 - Points | X1:@VM:Y1:@FM:X2:@VM:Y2 | @FM between points, and @VM between X and Y | "" |
| Parm2 - Repeat | <1> Repeat on all pages | 0=Current page only 1=Print on all pages |
See also
POLYLINE Set_Printer Message, Using Graphics
Example
/* The following example shows how to use the POLYGON message to print a triangle. */
declare function Set_Printer
stat = Set_Printer("INIT") ;* Start printing
points = ""
points<1> = 1:@VM:1
points<2> = 2:@VM:2
points<3> = 0:@VM:2
stat = Set_Printer("POLYGON", points, 1)
stat = Set_Printer("TERM") ;* End printing
